Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 239: Amputation for circulatory system disorders except upper limb and toe with mcc
$165,256typical hospital bill
$37,126typical amount paid
$36,981–$37,272range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $165,256 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 13 | $220,684 | $36,981 | |
| Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington | 15 | $109,828 | $37,272 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.